Chapter 2: Yan'er's Tea

  The charioteer of the thirteenth princess had just lifted the curtain and hadn't put down the embroidered footstool when they heard the sound of horseshoes coming from afar. Several people turned their heads to look, but it was a middle-aged man leading twenty or so riders who rushed over. The middle-aged man at the front had eyebrows like long knives and eyes like round moons, his body was sturdy, his face was stern, he wore a purple military uniform with a golden fish bag and a qilin-shaped jade pendant on his waist, it was Yun Zheng's father - Taizi Shaobao, Bingbu Shangshu, Jiejie Duzhi, Tongzhi Zuo Dudu, Yun Guogong Yun Lian.

  "Hey, old man's title is indeed long and impressive, but you should have appeared a bit later. Ah, this cold-faced old man has arrived, it seems our luxurious car and beautiful woman trip for today is ruined. As soon as Yun Zheng saw his father, his enthusiasm suddenly dissipated like the eastward flowing river."

  "Hello, Uncle Yun!" The thirteenth princess smiled and walked a few steps forward, calling out to Yun Luan before anyone else.

  "I've seen the princess." Yunlan, with his title as the young prince's bodyguard, only needed to bow his head and pay respects when meeting the emperor's children, so at this moment he merely slightly inclined his head and cupped his hands in greeting. Perhaps it was because the 13th Princess was truly likable, but a faint smile actually appeared on Yunlan's face.

  "The child has seen his father." Yesterday, Yun Ting, who had just crossed into this era, was extremely unaccustomed to seeing his own old dad and having to pay respects. However, he couldn't refuse, so he could only follow the crowd, take a step forward, and respectfully bow in greeting.

  "Hmm." Yunlan merely responded with a faint murmur and ignored him, turning to ask the 13th Princess: "Your Highness has come..."

  "Oh, is Shìshì back? Lín Xī has seen Uncle Shì, and Uncle Shì has been working hard at the border." Lín Xī arrived just in time to interrupt Yún Lán's question.

  "It's not worth mentioning, defending the country and guarding the border is a matter of course for a minister. It can't be said to be hard work." Yunlan's expression didn't change as he bowed his head in response. His movements were smooth and natural, but Yunzheng noticed that his eyebrows twitched slightly, seeming somewhat displeased.

  What's going on? Doesn't Father like Lin Xi? I don't remember anything like that!

  Lin Xixiao smiled and said, "Uncle Shi is being polite." He glanced at Yun Zheng and the 13th Princess, then smiled at Yun Lan and said, "My younger cousin and Yun Zheng are quite close. Yesterday, I heard that Uncle Shi had returned to Beijing to report for duty as usual. So, he eagerly invited my sister to come with him to take a look. Coincidentally, the Luoyang Poetry Society has some activities today, so we planned to go together to see the excitement."

  "Luoyang Poetry Society?" Yunlan smiled: "It's said to be a place of refinement, it won't hurt for Zong'er to go and experience it."

  "Yes, Father." Yun Zhuang hastily expressed his stance.

  "Hmm." Yunlan nodded, turned to leave, but suddenly couldn't help but remind him: "The capital is not like Yanyun, the literary style is prosperous, since the Luoyang Poetry Society can stand in the capital, there must be some literary masters and geniuses inside. Your knowledge is shallow, you can listen more and learn more, but also don't follow others blindly, and don't pretend to understand when you don't... do you understand?"

  "Thanks for your teaching, Dad. I understand now."

  After Yun Leng left, the thirteenth princess patted her chest and pretended to be frightened, saying: "Zhuang brother, is Uncle Yun always so serious every day?"

  Yun Cong smiled: "Yes, but my dad is already very good to you. Just now when you greeted him, he even had a smile on his face. You know, I, Yun Cong's brother, can only see my dad smile a few times in a year."

  "Really?" The thirteenth princess looked heartbroken: "Zhuang brother, you're really pitiful." As she spoke, she suddenly became happy again: "But it's okay, Yan'er can smile for you to see every day."

  "Eh, eh...... I'm telling you, Thirteen Mei, are you treating me like I don't exist? - Goosebumps all over! Lin Xi had a fed-up expression on her face."

  Yun Cong habitually touched his nose, hey, look at this thing, but it seems that this little elf princess has a bit of interest in us, huh? There's a chance. However, I'd better keep my mouth shut, although the relationship seems to be very close, after all, she is also a prince, don't let a joke get out of hand and become unprofitable.

  However, Yun Zheng did not dare to provoke the King of Yueyang, nor did he represent anyone else: "Who allowed you to stay here? Hmm! My carriage has been used for a long time, and it's afraid that adding more people would be unsafe..."

  "Ah, I see! Oh dear, Xiao Zhēng, this is really embarrassing... you'll have to prepare your own carriage..."

  Yun Cong was stunned: "Uh..."

  "Brother Zhēng, don't mind him." The 13th Princess grabbed Cloud Zhēng's hand and glared fiercely at Lin Xī: "I'm right, my carriage is just the right size for me and Brother Zhēng. As for Sixth Brother, you'd better ask Uncle Cloud to lend you a carriage." After finishing speaking, she got into the carriage first, then waved repeatedly at Cloud Zhēng.

  Yun Cong's heart was laughing so hard it was about to collapse, but his face showed a helpless expression: "Chen Guang brother, this is really... sorry, sorry."

  "Alright, alright." Lin Xi waved his hand with a broad and magnanimous expression: "As your elder brother, I should naturally give in to you... Hmm, where is your family's carriage?"

  "Ah, this... Brother Chen Guang, you also know that I can't stay in the capital for more than two or three months a year. As for where the car is in this house, I'm not entirely sure either."

  "Alright, alright, I'll go ask myself." With that, he didn't bother with formalities and turned to go find the old man guarding the gate of the Yun State Duke's residence to ask about the carriage.

  Yun Cong turned his head and saw the thirteenth princess's bright smile, and returned a self-perceived brilliant smile. He lightly jumped onto the carriage, slightly bowed and then slipped inside.

  As soon as he got on the carriage, he found that not only was there a soft couch inside, but the main seat was like a small bed, covered with a layer of fox fur, which made people feel warm just by looking at it. Speaking of warmth, there was indeed a delicate small charcoal stove in the carriage, and next to it was a tea table that was neither too big nor too small, on which two cups of steaming hot clear tea were being brewed, judging from the heat, it seemed to have been freshly brewed. Yun Zhēn couldn't help but exclaim, indeed this was the carriage of the emperor's most beloved princess, the whole thing was like a mobile house, an ancient version of the Maybach!

  Yun Zheng was feeling sentimental, but then he heard the 13th Princess say: "Brother Zheng, I've heard you like green tea, so I specially brought some West Lake Dragon Well tea... However, my tea-making skills have just begun to learn, if it's not brewed well, Brother Zheng mustn't laugh at me." The little elf said this with seven parts expectation and three parts nervousness.

  My god, the princess got Longjing tea, no need to think, it must be the most authentic pre-rain Longjing tea. In my era, that was incredibly expensive, how could a commoner like me afford such luxury? It's worth it, it's worth it.

  "It's rare for Yan'er to have a good idea, Yan'er has been clever and resourceful since she was young, how could the tea she brewed be bad?" Yunzheng said, picking up the teacup and taking a look. Indeed, it was worthy of being called the king of teas. Not to mention the fragrance that was high and lasting, like the scent of orchids; just looking at the light green color of the soup, clear and bright, with tender green leaves, evenly formed into buds, straight and upright, it was already enough to delight the heart. After taking a sip, it was indeed refreshing and fragrant, with a lingering aftertaste that seemed to turn into a warm current flowing down to the abdomen, truly leaving a lasting impression.

  Yun Cong's face was filled with nostalgia: "Good tea, Yan'er has a good hand!" The tea was indeed good, but it was clear that praising the person who brewed the tea had more "meaning" than praising the tea itself.

  "Really? That's great, as long as Brother Zhēn likes it." The 13th Princess suddenly smiled brightly, her eyes full of satisfaction at having her wishes fulfilled.

  Xī ~ lǜ ~ lǜ!

  Translation: Hiss... rule... rule!

  The horse carriage suddenly stopped.

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